Fryndesholm

The circular dyssers from Fryndesholm 1 to 3 are located in the 36 hectare forest of Fryndesholm, south of Fynshav on the Danish island of Alsen . The dolmen dates from the Neolithic around 3500–2800 BC. And is a megalithic system of the funnel beaker culture (TBK).

While the Runddysse 1 and 3 are poorly preserved, the Runddysse 2 in the south of the forest is in good condition. In addition, there is an Iron Age field system in the forest .

Runddysse 2

Runddysse 2 is located in a 1.0 m high hill with a diameter of 13.0 m, which has a curb, of which a total of 10 stones have been preserved. In the middle of the hill is the chamber with six approximately 0.95 m high supporting stones and a capstone of 1.3 × 1.8 m with 10 bowls . The access is in the south.

See also

• Nordic megalithic architecture
• Great stone graves in Denmark

literature

• Peter V. Glob : prehistoric monuments of Denmark. Wachholtz, Neumünster 1968.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Runddysse is the common denomination in Denmark for dolmens that are located in a round hill. In contrast to this, long dolmens or Runddysser are those dolmens that are located in a rectangular or trapezoidal barn

Web links

• Dysse 1 description engl. and pictures
• Dysse 2 description engl. and pictures
• Dysse 3 description engl. and pictures
• Description Danish and picture
• Description Danish and picture

Coordinates: 54 ° 58 ′ 36.5 ″  N , 9 ° 58 ′ 43.1 ″  E